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C538 GGC

1985 Peugeot 505

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,596 mi
Last recorded143,596 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 1985 Peugeot 505141,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC538 GGC
MakePeugeot
Model505
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 143,596 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 148,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 148,596 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 148,596 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 148,596 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 148,598 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 148,598 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 148,596 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 148,596 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2009 148,596 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 148,596 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 148,596 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 148,596 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 505?

Based on 7,025 MOT tests across 1,448 vehicles.

63.8%
Pass Rate
2,702
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
1,448
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 486
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 450
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 426
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 384
Brake pipe excessively corroded 378
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C538 GGC is a 1985 Peugeot 505 in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1985 Peugeot 505 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 141,939 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 505 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 486 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C538 GGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 505 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Peugeot 505 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C538 GGC registered?

C538 GGC is a 1985 Peugeot 505, first registered on 3 August 1985.

Is C538 GGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C538 GGC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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